Our Global Chief Evangelist, Craig Leeson, recently sat down for a fireside chat with attendees of the Marketing Society’s Inspirational Evening – and event organized in Hong Kong on June 11.

The 22-minute version of A Plastic Ocean was viewed by the audience, which was followed by Craig on stage answering several key questions about the issue of plastic pollution, including how marketers can help tackle the problem. To view the interview, please watch the five-minute video below.

Today’s guest blog comes from Nicholas Rodchenko-Highfield, an 11-year-old student from Chinese International School in Hong Kong.

A New Foe Has Risen Against the Ocean

The planet has a variety of different elements: fire, earth and water are the three main elements.

The one that fascinates the the most is water. So delicate and gentle, yet able to break through mountains. The ocean also hosts a variety of wondrous creatures and breathtaking places. Unfortunately, a new foe has risen up against the ocean. Homo sapiens. Humans. We pose a greater threat than anything. Our weapon is trash. I wrote this to tell you why I love the ocean and why it needs to be saved.

World Oceans Day Hong Kong

The Vibe Tribe, Plastic Oceans Foundation, and Sea Shepherds Hong Kong, are teaming up to bring you an annual and GLOBAL theme to prevent plastic pollution and encourage solutions for a healthy ocean. This event is in recognition of World Oceans Day and takes place on June 9.